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Democratic fundraiser ActBlue fined $100K by Maine campaign finance watchdog

by Rachel Ohm September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

The fine was levied after ActBlue submitted a campaign finance report 2 weeks late. It’s among the largest penalties the ethics commission has ever assessed.

Local & State, Times Record

Family gift creates new Muscongus Pond Preserve in Bremen

by The Times Record September 24, 2025September 25, 2025

The gift will protect of water quality and honors Nancy and John Dean’s parents’ wish to see the family’s land conserved for future generations.

Local & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Trump administration cancels USM college program for veterans

by Riley Board September 24, 2025September 25, 2025

Veterans Upward Bound helps Maine vets go to college, but the U.S. Department of Education is cutting its funding, saying the program ‘conflicts’ with its priorities.

Business, Local & State, News

5 takeaways on the Kennebec River dam sale

by Ethan Horton September 24, 2025September 25, 2025

While all the impacts of the sale of Brookfield Renewable Energy’s hydroelectric dams to The Nature Conservancy aren’t yet known, here’s what we know so far.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Who’s on the ballot in Scarborough

by Dana Richie September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

Residents will vote for Town Council and school board in November.

Local & State, News

Salvage company sues National Park Service in Bar Harbor shipwreck saga

by Emily Allen September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

The National Park Service recently agreed with the state that the wreck of the Delhi is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, but the company suing for ownership fears that decision will sabotage its case.